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Hyperpigmentation

Excessive pigmentation of the skin, usually as a result of increased epidermal or dermal melanin pigmentation, hypermelanosis. Hyperpigmentation can be localized or generalized. The condition may arise from exposure to light, chemicals or other substances, or from a primary metabolic imbalance.
Also Known As:
Hypermelanosis; Hypermelanoses
Networked: 3268 relevant articles (263 outcomes, 263 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Melanosis (Freckles)
2. Acne Vulgaris
3. Lentigo (Lentiginosis)
4. Cicatrix (Scar)
5. Erythema

Experts

1. Zengin, Gokhan: 22 articles (03/2022 - 01/2015)
2. Chang, Sung Eun: 15 articles (11/2021 - 08/2009)
3. Mahomoodally, Mohamad Fawzi: 14 articles (03/2022 - 09/2017)
4. Moon, Hyung Ryong: 11 articles (01/2021 - 04/2011)
5. Kim, Youngsoo: 11 articles (01/2020 - 05/2002)
6. Cohen, Philip R: 10 articles (04/2022 - 12/2009)
7. Goldman, Mitchel P: 10 articles (10/2021 - 01/2002)
8. Vachiramon, Vasanop: 9 articles (08/2022 - 02/2012)
9. Kim, Sun Yeou: 9 articles (07/2020 - 08/2002)
10. Sarkar, Rashmi: 9 articles (03/2019 - 08/2008)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Hyperpigmentation:
1. hydroquinone (Esoterica)FDA Link
2. Tretinoin (Retinoic Acid)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Melanins (Melanin)IBA
4. AntioxidantsIBA
5. Monophenol Monooxygenase (Tyrosinase)IBA
6. Sunscreening Agents (Sunscreens)IBA
7. glycolic acid (glycolate)IBA
8. Tranexamic Acid (AMCA)FDA Link
9. tazarotene (Tazorac)FDA Link
10. 1-phenyl-3,3-dimethyltriazene (PDT)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Lasers (Laser)
2. Solid-State Lasers
3. Therapeutics
4. Semiconductor Lasers
5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)